Board Responsibilities

The Main Street Program/Tourism Coordinating Board (“MainStreet Board”) consists of nine members appointed by City Council. Theappointed members of the Main Street Board provide general oversight and guideimplementation of the City’s Main Street Program to create local economicgrowth. The work of the Main Street Board is centered on the revitalization ofPlainview’s Downtown Registered Historic District through a variety of businessoutreach and marketing efforts while focusing consistently on the preservationof the District’s historic integrity.

In addition to itsefforts focused on the revitalization of the Downtown Registered HistoricDistrict, the Main Street Board provides general oversight and guidance for thecommunity’s solicitation of conventions, meetings and special events in anattempt to increase tourism and the number of visitors to the City ofPlainview. The Main Street Board is instrumental in providing a vibrant eventsvenue for various parades, events, concerts and programs held Downtown.

Level of Authority: The Main Street Program provides updates/recommendations toCity Council on the City’s Main Street Program and strategic planning effortsrequiring Council action.